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Public Service Spotlight
Miller Lite Free Rides
Saturday November 21, 2009 - Friday January 01, 2010
 To promote safe celebrations and prevent drunk driving, "Miller Lite Free Rides" will offer local consumers free evening service throughout the city on double-decker buses every Saturday this holiday season. Additional service will be provided on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Buses will travel on a looped route throughout the city, with stops including the Loop, River North, Old Town, Lincoln Park, busy 'L' stops and more. For details on routes and locations call 1-800-FREE-RIDES, visit MillerLiteFreeRides.com or text 'RIDE' to 44636.
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Charity Spotlight
Help needy kids stay warm this winter. Drop off new or gently used coats, hats, and mittens at your neighborhood Merlin 200,000 Mile shop. To find a location, CLICK HERE
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Upcoming Public Service Announcements
| Saturday November 21, 2009 |
Rainbows Canvases and Corks Gala Benefit
Join the Rainbows Women's Board for a night of fine arts, fine wines, and imported cheeses. It's the 'Canvases and Corks' Gala Benefit at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Saturday, Nov. 21st. Supporting Rainbows important work with children who survived crisis. For information or tickets,
CLICK HERE.
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Location: Cook County North | | | Saturday November 21, 2009 |
Chicago Bar Foundation - Fall Benefit
The Chicago Bar Foundation presents its 13th Annual Fall Benefit, a unique, family-friendly event at the Museum of Science and Industry. It's happening Saturday, Nov. 21st. For information or to donate an auction item, call 312.554.1207 or CLICK HERE.
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Where: MSI
Location: Chicago South | | | Monday November 23, 2009 - Friday January 01, 2010 |
Support Children's Memorial Hospital this Holiday Season
Be a hero to a child this holiday season by giving to Children's Memorial Hospital. Make a difference today. Call 1-866-355-2525. That's 1-866-355-2525. Or CLICK HERE.
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Location: Everywhere | | | Thursday December 03, 2009 |
AIDS Foundation's World of Chocolate Event
Indulge in chocolate delights at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's World of Chocolate event at the Hilton Chicago. Feast on a variety of chocolate treats from the city's top chefs, while raising funds for the fight against HIV and AIDS. It's Thursday, December 3rd. For information CLICK HERE, or call 312.922.2322.
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Where: Hilton Chicago
Location: Chicago North | | | Friday December 04, 2009 - Saturday December 05, 2009 |
Children's Clinic Holiday House Walk and Market
Celebrate the season at the 11th Annual Holiday House Walk and Holiday Market, to benefit the Children's Clinic, featuring beautifully decorated homes in Oak Park's historic estate district. It's happening Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th with the check in and market at the 19th Century Club, 178 Forest Avenue in Oak Park. For information or tickets, CLICK HERE.
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Location: Everywhere | | | Saturday December 05, 2009 - Sunday December 13, 2009 |
Jingle Bell Run & Walk for Arthritis Foundation
A fun and festive way to get into the spirit of the holiday season, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis comes to Chicagoland. Dress in a holiday themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoes, and run or walk your way into the giving season. Join the Arthritis Foundation as it hits the pavement to prevent, control, and cure arthritis and related diseases this holiday season for a 5K Run and Walk, taking place throughout the Chicagoland area in Plainfield, Chicago, and Hammond. For more information, CLICK HERE or call (312) 372-2080. |
Where: Various
Location: Everywhere | | | Saturday December 05, 2009 |
Join The Drive at the Santa Shuffle 5K Run
Join The Drive at a holiday event supporting Fathers Helping Fathers -the Santa Shuffle 5K Run, starting at Grove 3 in Chicago's Lincoln Park, Saturday morning, December 5th. Participants in this Go Green event will get a Santa Hat and beard to wear while running, and a customized Santa Shuffle t-shirt and goody bag. With family fun, including a horse drawn sleigh and reindeer. For information, CLICK HERE.
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Where: Lincoln Park
Location: Chicago North | | | Friday December 11, 2009 |
Caribbean Christmas Office Party
Help warm up a cold winter night with a Caribbean Christmas Office Party to benefit the families struggling with pediatric cancer at Children's Memorial hospital, served by the Tyler Volenec Foundation. The party's happening at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on Friday, December 11th, complete with tropical drinks, cuisine and entertainment. For information CLICK HERE.
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Where: Pheasant Run Resort
Location: Far West Suburbs | | | Sunday December 13, 2009 |
Tossin' for the Kids 2
The Kids Equipment Network is having their 4th Annual Bean Bag Tournament Fundraiser, Tossin for the Kids 2. It's Sunday, December 13th, 2009 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Cubby Bear Wrigleyville. There will be food, the Bears Packers game and you will help TKEN in their efforts to provide adaptive equipment for children with special needs. Donation: $50 per person (food, beer, wine), $150 per team (of 2) for bags. Bags tourney will be for the first 32 teams registered. For more information,CLICK HERE.
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Ongoing Public Service Announcements
| Wednesday October 28, 2009 - Thursday December 10, 2009 |
Snug Hugs for Kids
Help needy kids stay warm this winter. Drop off new or gently used coats, hats, and mittens at your neighborhood Merlin 200,000 Mile shop. To find a location, CLICK HERE
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Location: Everywhere | | | Friday October 30, 2009 - Saturday November 21, 2009 |
Literacy Chicago Needs Gift Wrappers
Do you have a knack for wrapping gifts? This holiday season, help Literacy Chicago as they provide complimentary gift wrapping services at select area book stores. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts to wrap books for shoppers who will make contributions to Literacy Chicago. For information call 312.870.1100.
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Location: Everywhere | | | Sunday November 01, 2009 - Monday November 30, 2009 |
Children's Home and Aid Gift Drive
Join Paul Konerko, Jim Thome and the Chicago White Sox in a Holiday Gift Drive for kids who may otherwise go without. You can help by dropping off an unwrapped gift at: U.S. Cellular Field or Children's Home + Aid locations at: 100 N. Western Ave, Ste. 200 in Chicago or 1101 Washington Street, Evanston. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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